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Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Becton Dickinson's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF21,021 Mil. Becton Dickinson's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF40,020 Mil.
Therefore, Becton Dickinson's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.
Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.
Becton Dickinson Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms
Becton Dickinson Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Becton Dickinson's Liabilities-to-Assets can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:BDX vs MDLN, RMD, WST: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Becton Dickinson's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Becton Dickinson Liabilities-to-Assets vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Becton Dickinson's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Becton Dickinson's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.
Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.
Becton Dickinson's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.53 as of Mar. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors.
Is Becton Dickinson's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Becton Dickinson's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.53. Overall, Becton Dickinson has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Becton Dickinson's Liabilities-to-Assets compare to MDLN and RMD?
Becton Dickinson's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.53 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Liabilities-to-Assets for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Becton Dickinson stock overvalued right now?
Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) has a current Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.53. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF150.53, compared to a current price of CHF132.82 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.53. Becton Dickinson's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.53 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Becton Dickinson (XSWX:BDX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF132.82 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF150.53.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BDX:
Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.53
GF Value™: CHF150.53 vs. price of CHF132.82 (11.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BDX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Becton Dickinson operates in four business units. Medical essentials (35% of total sales) includes the legacy medical surgical unit, which sells catheters, syringes, and infection prevention products. Connected care (24%) core products include the Alaris infusion pump, Pyxis dispensing system, and pharmacy automation platforms. Biopharma systems (13%) produces prefillable syringes and autoinjectors. Interventional (29%) is composed of the surgery, peripheral vascular, and urology segments. More than 60% of revenue comes from the United States.
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